US Mobile Carriers

Quick Compatibility Overview

Operator

Status

T-Mobile

AT&T

Tello (T-Mobile MVNO)

Mint Mobile (T-Mobile MVNO)

Verizon

Boost Mobile

Consumer Cellular

FreedomPOP

US Mobile Warp

US Mobile DarkStar

US Mobile Lightspeed

✅ Supported

✅ Supported

✅ Supported

✅ Supported

✅ Supported (with workaround)

✅ Supported

✅ Supported

❌ Not working

✅ Supported

✅ Supported (may require APN settings)

✅ Supported

Recommended and Verified Operators

T-Mobile

• Fully compatible and guaranteed to work.

• Customers can check if their device is supported by entering the IMEI number at this link: T-Mobile Compatibility Check

AT&T

• Prepaid plans are supported, no IMEI check is required.

• After purchasing a SIM card, customers will receive an email confirming activation.

• A notification about an "unsupported device" may appear, but once the plan is paid for and activated, everything works.

APN Settings for AT&T (BlindShell Classic 2)

To use AT&T with BlindShell Classic 2, you must configure the APN settings:
1. Insert the AT&T Micro SIM card into the phone.
2. Go to Settings > Networks > Mobile Data.
3. Ensure Mobile Data is turned on, then go to APN settings.
4. Select Add APN and press Enter.
5. Enter the following details:

• Name: NXTGENPHONE

• APN: NXTGENPHONE

6. Skip settings 3 to 6.
7. In field 7, type: default,mms,supl,fota,xcap and press OK.
8. In field 8, type: GID.
9. Skip field 9 and go to field 10. Enter IPv4.
10. In field 11, enter IPv4.
11. In field 12, Save APN.

Tello (T-Mobile MVNO) 

• Works smoothly with BlindShell.

• Customers can buy a SIM card online without issues.

• After inserting the SIM, the phone functions normally.

Mint Mobile (T-Mobile MVNO) 

• Works fine, but some tariffs require the porting of a phone number, but not all. Read the terms and conditions of the tariff before you buy.

• Customers can buy a SIM card online.

Verizon

• Requires an IMEI number for purchase.

• The BlindShell Classic 3 IMEI is not compatible when entered on Verizon’s website.

• Workaround: Enter an IMEI from a different Android device to purchase the SIM.

• Once inserted, calls and messages work, but mobile data may be slow (speed depends on the plan).

Using Verizon with BlindShell Classic 2
When Verizon checks the BlindShell Classic 2 IMEI, their system may indicate that the phone is not compatible. However, many users successfully use Verizon with BlindShell Classic 2 by:

• Using an existing Verizon SIM card from another device and inserting it into the BlindShell Classic 2.

• Asking a local Verizon store to create a default device SIM card that can be used in the BlindShell Classic 2.

Boost Mobile 

• Works without issues, including calls, texts, and mobile data.

• SIM cards can be purchased on Amazon.

• Activation Steps:

1. Visit Boost Mobile Activation.

2. Enter the IMEI number and CCID number (found in Settings > About Phone > Network  Details).

Consumer Cellular

• Easy purchase and activation.

• The activation code is included in the package and must be entered on the Consumer Cellular website.

APN Settings for Consumer Cellular (BlindShell Classic 2)

To use Consumer Cellular with BlindShell Classic 2, follow these steps:

1. Insert the Consumer Cellular Micro SIM card into the phone.

2. Go to Settings > Networks > Mobile Data.

3. Ensure Mobile Data is turned on, then go to APN settings.

4. Select Add APN and press Enter.

5.Enter the following details:

• Name: ereseller

• APN: ereseller

6. Press OK.

7. Skip settings 3 to 6.

8. In field 7, type: default,mms,sple and press OK.

9. In field 8, type/select: GID.

10. Skip field 9 and go to field 10. Enter/select IPv4.

11. In field 11, enter/select IPv4.

12. In field 12, press OK on Save APN.

US Mobile Warp

• Works similarly to Verizon.

• US Mobile Warp Plans.

US Mobile DarkStar 

• IMEI is not required.

• Internet may take time to start working. If needed, adjust the APN settings:

APN Settings for US Mobile DarkStar:

• Name: Darkstar

• APN: ereseller

• MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net

• MMS Proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net

• MMS Port: 80

• MCC: 310

• MNC: 410 (Use 280 if the APN doesn’t save.)

• APN Type: default,supl,mms,fota

• APN Protocol: IPv4/IPv6

If the hotspot doesn’t work, try these additional settings:

• MVNO Type: GID

• MVNO Value: 20FF

US Mobile Lightspeed

• Works properly on both Classic 2 and Classic 3.

• No IMEI needed.

Partially or Not Supported Operators

FreedomPOP

• Currently NOT working.

• Uses AT&T or T-Mobile networks but fails to register.

• Calls, texts, and mobile data do not work on BlindShell, but the SIM works in other phones.

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